Invitation to a Summer ball.....

Despite Summer's oppressive heat there are flowers which, with a little water each day, survive the baking temperatures.  As the sun comes up on another steamy morning, I look out and see them..............their purple and blue gowns unfurled following their early twirling dance among the jasmine at dawn.

The Morning Glories. 

They continue to climb up and around my front porch.  The seeds were planted in pots so they are easy to water.

As the sky turns to Carolina Blue, the gowns start to fold inward announcing that the ball is over. 

Tomorrow, another ball to attend.  Donning similar blue and purple gowns, they'll twirl higher, soon reaching dizzying heights, like tightrope walkers across the sky.  Simple but beautiful flowers.  Refreshing colors on these hot, hazy mornings of late Summer.